Industrial Engineer II
About The Position
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. This role will be tasked with continuous improvement for multiple areas of a manufacturing plant with focus on warehousing efficiency, mfg labor efficiency, as well as product flow efficiency. With other site leadership help, the role will need to be able to implement solutions associated with virtual warehousing systems, site layout/ design, warehousing automation, and simple assembly automation. The person selected will need to be able to use basic lean and six sigma tools to identify root cause and solutions along with using project management tools to implement the solutions and develop long term controls. The manufacturing site is located in Memphis, TN and will be an on site role that reports directly to the site leader. We embrace supply chain strategies such as postponement and product customization for the Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, and Medical Surgical portfolios. The facility provides comprehensive services in product release for contract manufactured product, product packaging, surgical kitting, device software loading, and custom spinal rod manufacturing. The site plays a critical role in delivering high-quality medical devices and custom solutions across multiple therapeutic areas. The facility encompasses 90,000 square feet and employs approximately 125 staff members who embody a strong commitment to efficient and effective manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.
- Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in regulated medical device manufacturing (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP).
- Background in statistical process control (SPC), DOE, or advanced statistical analysis for process optimization.
- Familiarity with medical component fabrication technologies such as micro‑machining, high‑precision assembly, or specialized material processing.
- Hands‑on experience optimizing production layouts, material flow, or plant‑level efficiency models.
- Knowledge of equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation best practices.
- Proficiency with process characterization and tools like PFMEA, control plans, and capability studies.
- Experience integrating inspection and test methods into production processes (vision systems, automated inspection, metrology tools).
- Exposure to automation, PLC or vision for high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
- Background in tooling design or collaboration with tool/mold vendors for medical components.
- Experience leading cross‑functional improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, A3, Six Sigma).
- Experience in resistance spot welding and/or laser welding
- Strong capability in troubleshooting and optimizing machinery, equipment, and tooling performance in high‑precision operations.
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools, MES systems, or connected factory environments.
- Ability to translate design intent into manufacturable solutions through early collaboration with R&D or product development teams.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
- May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.
- Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
- On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.
- May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
